Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored
VRC16-000530
3BR · 2.5BA · Sleeps 6 · Direct Gulf Front · Private Deck · Post-Hurricane 2025 Restoration · New Kitchen · Outdoor Shower ·
Some homes are more than just a place to stay — they hold a story. Breakers 1 is one of the last true Old Florida beach homes on Anna Maria Island, standing on the Gulf while everything around it has been replaced with newer construction. After the 2024 hurricanes, the home was restored — new kitchen, fresh updates throughout — while keeping the bones, the character, and the feel that guests have been returning for year after year.
Step off the deck and you're on the sand. No streets to cross, no path to navigate — the Gulf of Mexico is right there. The private Gulf-front deck is where the day ends at Breakers 1, whether that means morning coffee in the quiet before anyone else is up or an evening watching the sun drop into the water.
The home sleeps six across three bedrooms. The master suite has a king bed, an en-suite bath, and Gulf views. The guest room has two twin beds — right for families with younger kids. The loft has a queen bed with water views — open loft with no door, worth knowing if you're traveling with light sleepers or anyone who needs full privacy. The living area has vaulted ceilings, original details, and smart TVs throughout.
The kitchen is brand new — one of the most tangible improvements from the 2025 restoration. Fully equipped for a week of meals at home. An outdoor shower handles the sand. The garage provides covered parking for one car with two additional spaces outside — rare for a direct beachfront property on AMI.
The walkability here is exceptional even by Holmes Beach standards. Publix is within walking distance. CVS nearby. The free Anna Maria Island trolley stops close by for exploring the full length of the island without moving your car. Guests consistently report parking on arrival and never needing their car again until checkout.
A 5% military discount is available — contact IVP directly to apply.
Breakers 1 requires a one-week minimum stay with parking for 3 vehicles. Not pet-friendly.
*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due.
You are vacationing in a residential area, please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 7 AM.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Holmes Beach
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at LECOM Park, or consider a night out at Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar. With jet skiing, waterskiing and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 15 min walk
The Ugly Grouper - 4 min drive
Circle K - 4 min drive
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - 4 min drive
Wicked Cantina - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored?
As of 20 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored on 24 Oct, 2026 start from S$4,349, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Breakers 1 · Old Florida Home · Gulf Front - Fully Restored located?
Nestled on the beach, this Ilexhurst holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
WE EXPERIENCED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND NEEDED ASSISTANCE FROM ISLAND PROPERTIES. THEY WERE SO KIND AND HELPFUL ARRANGING THIS WONDERFUL GULF FRONT HOME
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stephen M.
12 Oct, 2026
Breakers1 stay October 2026
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location was great. The house itself was very clean and orderly.The WiFi was weak, the cable was the most basic. For the price of the unit better was expected, because of rain we had many days were we had to stay inside. Because the public access point was next to the property we had to not set up away from the house.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2026
Hi Steve,
I do apologize in regard to the wifi and had we known you were having issues we would have come over and did some rebooting which is usually all it takes or called Spectrum however you never notified us of any internet issues at all also if there is any rainy/stormy days on the island the wifi can be intermittent.
You were originally supposed to go into a condo on the beach and we found out they were doing construction so we notified you immediately and told you about Breakers 1 and that it was beachfront single family home and that you would not have to pay the difference in price since Breakers 1 is much more expensive than the beachfront condo you were originally going into. All in all we hope overall you enjoyed your stay since you text us after you checked out and said: "We've checked out. Thank you. It was a wonderful stay."
This house is the cutest, and access to the beach is perfection! I wish I could live here full time. I love the old Florida style with windows on the front of the house. Walking out directly onto the beach is worth every penny! I hope to return!
This was the absolute best vacation I could have hoped for! The location of this rental is outstanding. I usually need a pool for a vacation, but the ocean was so close it was like my very own pool! Amazing house that had all of the amenities one could need! Absolutely amazing for 5 adults. AMI is my new favorite place and I will absolutely rent this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marsha K.
10 Aug, 2026
Best Beach Vacation ever!!!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house is awesome!! It sits only steps from the beach and is beautiful inside and out. They thought of everything. The Chaise lounge by the front windows was my happy place all week to read and watch the ocean. Well equipped kitchen and beds were comfortable. You can watch the sunset from your deck! It was spotless clean and refurbished. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lillian E.
25 May, 2026
Vacation 2026
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was good. My daughter complained about the upstairs toilet being pink. Everything else was good.
We are happy to hear you found the location in the center of Holmes Beach to your liking. Breakers 1 is a great beach front home in a quiet area but near restaurants, stores and trolley stops. Thank you for your five star review. We hope you can plan a return visit in the near future.
Perfect location! Enjoyed my stay with really no big complaints. All mattresses were very comfortable. The big bathroom was great for us all to shower and get ready. The other shower was way too small for an adult. Just need better, more comfy living room furniture. I would absolutely stay there again.
Thanks so much for the kind review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you soon!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Robert F.
25 Jun, 2018
Very nice property in a great location to everything!
If you want a gorgeous view and just a few steps to the beach then this is the place. Very clean and has everything you need! We would definately recommend this home to all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at this gulf front home. Thank you for your 5 star recommendation. Breakers 1 is conveniently located close to shopping and restaurants. The free trolley makes it easy to explore Anna Maria Island. We hope you are planning a return visit to this beautiful island.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cindy T.
30 Mar, 2025
Beautiful home & location!!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful home & perfect location on island! Home was very stocked with everything you could need, kitchen was gorgeous.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2025
We appreciate you choosing our place for your stay! Your visit meant a lot to us, and we hope to see you again soon.
Everything was clean, and we’ll taken care of. We had beautiful weather. And the local food was fabulous
Our house was located in one of the best spots on the beach. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the beach and found the location convenient for your needs. We value your business and hope to see you again soon.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Bob A.
25 Jun, 2017
Exactly as described
We loved it.. house is very close to the water and very close to grocery store and other businesses. Our family loved it and are looking for next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for a great review. We are glad you enjoyed the great beach just steps from the deck at Breakers 1. The beach home is located at the end of a quiet street, but within walking distance of restaurants and shops. Exploring Anna Maria Island is easy when using the free trolley service on Anna Maria Island. Looking forward to your return visit.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gustavo M.
31 Aug, 2023
Awesome place to stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Been there a few times. Looking forward to next year!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for the excellent review. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Clint B.
28 Jun, 2023
Breakers 1
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful experience!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at the beach!
We loved staying at Breakers 1! It was a great location on the island and right on the beach. The beach was never crowded during our stay in July. The 2nd shower was small (think RV/camper size) but it was fine for our kids (ages 8, 10, 11) who did not mind. Having the garage to keep the bikes, etc was great! I felt the management company was very responsive, from us renting bikes to them sending someone out to check on the garage door; in fact, much better than I've experienced in other rentals. We would not hesitate to book this house again if we were to come back to AMI!
Thank you Gustavo for your review. We're glad you were able to experience the spectacular sunsets. We look forward to seeing you again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia R.
18 May, 2022
Best beach vacation!!!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved everything about this rental. Home was clean, nicely stocked with essentials and beach toys. The location is amazing!! We plan on a return trip next year.
Property was very clean and literally steps from the waters edge! We enjoyed not having to tote everything we needed for a day at the beach. You could just go back and forth all day long. There were plenty of floats, chairs, umbrellas, boggie boards, toys etc in the garage. We could have used them, but the garage doors were recently replaced and we could not access the garage. We would stay here again for sure!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at the beach!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jannette M.
13 Jul, 2025
Beautiful location !
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very spacious clean we stay every year - also if it needs any maintenance they will come immediately to resolve - however I would suggest due to humidity and so close to the beach to always if any food out left on top of the counter place it in a ziplock - to avoid the roaches eating it if they come in - at times I would see some appearing behind the microwave therefore I would make sure I had everything sealed !
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the feedback and nice review. We hope you enjoyed your stay and to see you again! Thank you!
Loved the house in AMI; it was lovely, clean, kitchen stocked with necessary cooking items, loved the view from the many windows facing the beach. I would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb, 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future.
We had an excellent time. The home was clean and as described. We loved being right on the beach. The home had everything you needed for the week from kitchen supplies to beach towels. It was missing a laundry basket and we didn’t bring one, I messaged the rental service and it was there in an hour. I wasn’t expecting that kind of detail to service. We would love to stay again and recommend the place to anyone. Our group consisted of myself, husband, 19 year old son with 19 year old girlfriend, and 15 year old daughter. They loved it too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Thank you for staying with us!
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